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Alaska Airlines grounds entire fleet over IT outage

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Alaska Airlines said Thursday it had temporarily suspended all flights due to a tech outage, three months after a …

Ecuador's president says he was target of attempted poisoning

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Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa said Thursday that an unknown assailant had attempted to poison him with chocolate and …

India trials Delhi cloud seeding to combat deadly smog

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India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to …

Autistic adults push back on 'fear-based' Trump rhetoric

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Composer William Barnett started his YouTube channel as an outlet for his music -- but today he also uses it to debunk …

Isak-less Liverpool look to hit stride, Man City 'back' to their best

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Liverpool must halt their three-game Premier League losing streak with Saturday's visit to Brentford to remain in touch …

White House warns of chaos at US airports as shutdown drags

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US President Donald Trump's administration sounded the alarm Thursday over potential turmoil at airports as the …

Germany's largest gay club to shut in fresh Berlin nightlife blow

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Germany's largest LGBTQ club SchwuZ announced on Thursday the venerable Berlin institution's lights will turn off for …

Trump pardons Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao

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US President Donald Trump has pardoned the convicted Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the White House press …

Forest beat Porto on Dyche debut, Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles

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Sean Dyche got off to a winning start as Nottingham Forest boss thanks to two penalties to beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa …

EU takes small step towards using Russian assets for Ukraine

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EU leaders Thursday tasked the European Commission to move ahead with options for funding Ukraine for two more years, …

Trump completes demolition of White House East Wing: satellite images

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Demolition workers have finished tearing down the White House's entire East Wing to make way for US President Donald …

NBA coach, player arrested as illegal gambling probes rock league

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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday for alleged …

Colombian president lashes out at Trump 'executions'

Oct 23 2025

Colombia's leftist president ramped up denunciations of Donald Trump's anti-drug air strikes and swatted aside US …

White House's East Wing demolished for Trump ballroom: satellite images

Oct 23 2025

Demolition workers have finished tearing down the White House's entire East Wing to make way for US President Donald …

US pressures Israel on West Bank, Rubio voices confidence in Gaza truce

Oct 23 2025

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Israel over annexing the West Bank in an interview published …

US pressures Israel on West Bank as Rubio begins visit

Oct 23 2025

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Israel over annexing the West Bank in an interview published …

NBA coach, player arrested in illegal gambling probes

Oct 23 2025

NBA head coach Chauncey Billups of the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested on …

Judge clears British ex-soldier of Bloody Sunday murders

Oct 23 2025

A Belfast judge on Thursday acquitted a British ex-paratrooper of killing unarmed civilians during the 1972 Bloody …

King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in historic first

Oct 23 2025

King Charles III on Thursday became the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly with a pope since the …

Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand

Oct 23 2025

More than 600 people fled one of Myanmar's most notorious scam centres and crossed into Thailand, a Thai provincial …

China vows to boost consumption, national security after key meet

Oct 23 2025

China's ruling Communist Party said Thursday the country has to "vigorously boost consumption" and "consolidate national …

King Charles meets Pope Leo ahead of historic prayer

Oct 23 2025

King Charles III met on Thursday with Pope Leo XIV during a state visit to the Vatican, where he will make history as …

Indonesia defiant after IOC calls for no events over Israeli gymnast ban

Oct 23 2025

Indonesia vowed Thursday to play an "active role" in global sports after the IOC urged federations not to stage events …

Oil and gas majors stick to their guns on climate advertising

Oct 23 2025

Oil and gas companies have increasingly come under legal attack over their role in contributing to global warming, yet …

King Charles to hold historic prayer with Pope Leo

Oct 23 2025

King Charles III will on Thursday meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and make history as the first head of the Church of …

Flush with cash, US immigration agency expands weaponry and surveillance

Oct 23 2025

The agency overseeing Donald Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown is spending tens of millions of dollars on guns, …

Inside India's RSS, the legion of Hindu ultranationalists

Oct 23 2025

Brandishing bamboo sticks and chanting patriotic hymns, thousands of uniformed men parade in central India, a striking …

Tigers in trouble as Malaysian big cat numbers dwindle

Oct 23 2025

For two years, Malaysian conservationists tracked a tiger named "Bulan" as she raised four cubs. Then a fatal traffic …

Verstappen chasing glory as McLaren duo bid to bounce back

Oct 23 2025

Max Verstappen chases a fourth win in five starts this weekend as he bids to heap more pressure on McLaren duo Oscar …

Trump slaps 'tremendous' sanctions on Russian oil for Ukraine war

Oct 23 2025

US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies on Wednesday, complaining that his …

Trump, Colombia leader trade threats as US strikes boats in Pacific

Oct 23 2025

President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro traded angry threats Wednesday as the United States …

Frustrated federal employees line up for food as US shutdown wears on

Oct 23 2025

Standing in the middle of a parking lot in suburban Washington, surrounded by hundreds of federal employees waiting for …

NFL chief Goodell shrugs off Bad Bunny Super Bowl critics

Oct 23 2025

National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday stood by the choice of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny …

Trump, Colombia leader trade threats as US strikes boat in Pacific

Oct 23 2025

President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro traded angry threats Wednesday as the United States …

Tesla profits tumble on higher costs, tariff drag

Oct 22 2025

Tesla reported a hefty drop in profits Wednesday, citing a drag from tariffs and other expenses that more than offset a …

Trump slaps 'trememdous' sanctions on Russian oil for Ukraine war

Oct 22 2025

US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies Wednesday, complaining that his talks …

Charles to be first UK king to pray with pope in 500 years

Oct 22 2025

King Charles III landed in Rome Wednesday for a state visit to the Vatican, where he will meet Pope Leo XIV and make …

Liverpool back on track while Real, Bayern and Chelsea win in Champions League

Oct 22 2025

Hugo Ekitike scored against his old club as Liverpool got back on track with a 5-1 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in the …

Louvre director admits 'insufficient' camera coverage after heist

Oct 22 2025

The director of the Louvre on Wednesday admitted to inadequate camera surveillance of the museum's outside walls, three …

US says two dead in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific

Oct 22 2025

A new US strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat killed two people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, …

Overshooting 1.5C climate target 'inevitable': UN chief

Oct 22 2025

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 Celsius …

US, EU pledge new sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war

Oct 22 2025

The United States and European Union on Wednesday promised a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia for its relentless …

Rubio due in Israel as US tries to shore up Gaza ceasefire

Oct 22 2025

Chief US diplomat Marco Rubio was due in Israel on Thursday, the latest Washington official to visit as President Donald …

UN court says Israel must ease aid into Gaza, provide 'basic needs'

Oct 22 2025

The International Court of Justice said Wednesday that Israel was obliged to ease the passage of aid into Gaza, …

US defends truce and vows to disarm Hamas

Oct 22 2025

Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that the United States and allies face a tough task disarming Hamas and …

Air safety in focus as US government shutdown hits fourth week

Oct 22 2025

The US government shutdown entered its fourth week Wednesday, becoming the second longest in history, as Donald Trump's …

Zelensky seeks 150 Swedish fighter jets as Russia pummels Ukraine

Oct 22 2025

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire 150 Gripen fighter jets, …

Top UN court: Israel must ease aid into Gaza, provide 'basic needs'

Oct 22 2025

The International Court of Justice said Wednesday that Israel was obliged to ease the passage of aid into Gaza, …

Scrapped by Trump, revived US climate-disaster database reveals record losses

Oct 22 2025

A flagship US climate-disaster database killed by President Donald Trump's administration has been brought back to life …

US pushes plan to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza

Oct 22 2025

Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that the United States and allies face a tough task disarming Hamas and …

Jailed Belarus, Georgia journalists win EU's top rights prize

Oct 22 2025

The EU parliament awarded the bloc's Sakharov human rights prize on Wednesday to jailed Georgian journalist and editor …

Zelensky launches Europe tour after Russia pummels Ukraine

Oct 22 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Norway on Wednesday, the first leg of a European tour aimed at shoring up …

UK king to be first to pray with pope in five centuries

Oct 22 2025

King Charles III leaves for a state visit to the Vatican Wednesday, where he will meet Pope Leo XIV and make history as …

Russian strikes kill six, cut power across Ukraine

Oct 22 2025

A Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine killed six people in and around the capital Kyiv and triggered power cuts across …

Unspoilt corner of Portugal fears arrival of high-end tourism

Oct 22 2025

Above the pine forests and dunes that stretch along the nearly deserted beaches of southwestern Portugal, cranes rise …

State of emergency in Peru's capital after wave of violence

Oct 22 2025

Peru's interim president Jose Jeri announced a state of emergency in Lima and the neighboring port of Callao on Tuesday, …

JD Vance voices 'great optimism' for Gaza truce on Israel visit

Oct 22 2025

US Vice President JD Vance expressed "great optimism" that the Gaza truce would hold, ahead of a meeting Wednesday in …

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, first launch in months

Oct 22 2025

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday, its first such launch in months just a week before world …

Oasis guitars among music memorabilia worth £3 mn at UK auction

Oct 22 2025

Legendary guitars, iconic glasses and handwritten lyrics from some of the biggest names in music are going under the …

OpenAI unveils search browser in challenge to Google

Oct 22 2025

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Tuesday announced an "Atlas" search browser, leveraging its artificial intelligence prowess in a …

WNBA players to receive 'big increase' in salaries: Silver

Oct 22 2025

National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday WNBA players will receive a "big" salary …

PSG hit seven, Barcelona, Arsenal run riot as Champions League rains goals

Oct 22 2025

Paris Saint-Germain scored seven and both Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven hit six in big victories while Arsenal crushed …

'Music to my ears': Trump brushes off White House demolition critics

Oct 22 2025

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed off criticism over the demolition of part of the White House to build a new …

Trump says doesn't want 'wasted' meeting with Putin

Oct 21 2025

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had shelved plans for a summit in Budapest with Russia's Vladimir Putin on the …

Louvre director faces grilling over $102 mn jewels heist

Oct 21 2025

The jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris was valued at more than $100 million, a French prosecutor said Tuesday, as …

Trump and Putin's Budapest summit shelved

Oct 21 2025

US President Donald Trump put plans to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest on hold Tuesday, as efforts …

JD Vance voices 'great optimism' for Gaza truce on Isreal visit

Oct 21 2025

US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that he had "great optimism" the Gaza truce would hold, during a visit to Israel …

Trump urged Ukraine to give up land in 'tense' talks: Kyiv source

Oct 21 2025

US President Donald Trump pressured Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to give up the eastern Donbas region in …

Louvre jewel heist valued at $102 mn: French prosecutor

Oct 21 2025

The loot stolen from the Louvre during the weekend heist is valued at more than $100 million, a French prosecutor said …

Virginia Giuffre memoir goes on sale, piling pressure on Prince Andrew

Oct 21 2025

The memoir of one of Jeffrey Epstein's main accusers whose claims sparked the downfall of Britain's Prince Andrew shot …

Conservative Takaichi named Japan's first woman PM

Oct 21 2025

Sanae Takaichi was named Japan's first woman prime minister Tuesday, with the social conservative saying she wanted …

US Vice President Vance in Israel to shore up Gaza deal

Oct 21 2025

US Vice President JD Vance was in Israel on Tuesday to shore up a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, as President Donald Trump …

Europe backs Trump's Ukraine peace push as Kremlin hedges on summit

Oct 21 2025

European leaders Tuesday threw their support behind President Donald Trump's peace push for Ukraine, while reaffirming …

France intensifies hunt for Louvre raiders as museum security scrutinised

Oct 21 2025

French police on Tuesday stepped up the hunt for thieves who stole priceless royal jewels from the Louvre museum, as …

China hawk Takaichi named Japan's first woman PM

Oct 21 2025

Japan got its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative, forged …

After deadly floods, Spaniards fight to save photos

Oct 21 2025

Hundreds of photographs hang to dry at a laboratory, fragile reminders of birthday celebrations and summer vacations …

Virginia Giuffre shines light on Epstein ordeal in new memoir

Oct 21 2025

A memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein's main accusers whose claims led to the downfall of Britain's Prince Andrew was …

Trump warns Hamas not to breach Gaza deal as Vance heads to Israel

Oct 21 2025

US President Donald Trump threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if it breached its ceasefire deal with Israel, as Vice …

China hawk Takaichi set to be Japan's first woman PM

Oct 21 2025

Japan was set to get its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social …

Cape Verde captain getting to grips with 'dream' World Cup qualification

Oct 21 2025

Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkey, where he plays for second division Igdir, but next summer, football …

France intensifies hunt for Louvre raiders

Oct 21 2025

French police stepped up the hunt Tuesday for thieves who stole priceless royal jewels from the Louvre museum in a …

Internet services cut for hours by Amazon cloud outage

Oct 21 2025

Popular internet services ranging from streaming platforms to messaging services to banking were offline for hours …

Nepal's 'hidden' mountains draw new wave of climbers

Oct 21 2025

Nepal's mountains including Everest have long drawn climbers from across the world, but a growing community is exploring …

US, Australia sign rare earths deal as Trump promises submarines

Oct 21 2025

US President Donald Trump signed a deal on rare earth minerals Monday with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, …

Climate change, population growth threats as malaria fight stalls

Oct 21 2025

The fight against malaria has stalled after two decades of progress, with climate change and population growth among …

Colombia recalls ambassador to US as Trump-Petro feud intensifies

Oct 21 2025

Colombia on Monday recalled its ambassador to the United States as a public feud between the nations' leaders heated up …

US begins sending nuke workers home as shutdown drags

Oct 21 2025

The agency responsible for safeguarding the US nuclear stockpile began placing most staff on enforced leave Monday, an …

Athletes swap skis for skates in a glimpse of winter sport's future

Oct 21 2025

Many of the world's best biathletes swapped skis for skates at an exhibition event in Munich on the weekend, offering a …

Trump demolishes part of White House for new ballroom

Oct 21 2025

Donald Trump has often been dubbed a political wrecking ball for his unorthodox style -- and now the US president has …

US appeals court says Trump can deploy soldiers in Portland

Oct 20 2025

A US appeals court said Monday that President Donald Trump can send National Guard troops to Portland, despite …

Vance due in Israel as US seeks to shore up Gaza ceasefire

Oct 20 2025

The Trump administration has redoubled its efforts to bolster a fragile ceasefire in Gaza after a flare-up of violence, …

Louvre stays closed as France hunts jewel thieves

Oct 20 2025

The Louvre was closed for a second day Monday as police hunted for thieves who broke in and stole priceless royal jewels …

US envoys meet Israel's Netanyahu after Gaza violence

Oct 20 2025

Two of the United States' top envoys to the Middle East met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after …

To beat football violence, Brazilian clubs scan every fan

Oct 20 2025

It was yet another tragedy linked to hooliganism in South American football: A young woman died after shards from a …

Louvre closes for second day as France hunts jewel thieves

Oct 20 2025

The Louvre was closed for a second day Monday as police hunted for thieves who broke in and stole priceless jewels in a …

US envoys in Israel to shore up Gaza plan

Oct 20 2025

The top US envoys to the Middle East conflict arrived in Israel on Monday to inspect progress on the Gaza plan after …

Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills 2

Oct 20 2025

A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into …

US announces attack on Colombia rebel group boat as Trump ends aid

Oct 20 2025

The United States announced Sunday another strike against what it called a drug-running boat, this time attacking an …

French police hunt Louvre jewel thieves

Oct 20 2025

The hunt was on Monday for the band of thieves who stole eight priceless royal pieces of jewellery from the Louvre …

Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills two

Oct 20 2025

A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into …

Myanmar junta says seized 30 Starlink receivers in scam centre raid

Oct 20 2025

Myanmar's junta raided one of the country's most notorious cyberscam centres and seized Starlink satellite internet …

Toxic haze chokes Indian capital

Oct 20 2025

India's capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 …